This page shows the current applicable minimum wage for workers in Steel and Rolling Mills in Andhra Pradesh. Whether you run a re-rolling unit or work on the mill floor, you can check the rate notified by the Andhra Pradesh government for your skill category below.
Minimum wage rates for Steel and Rolling Mills in Andhra Pradesh
| Designation | Zone I / month | Zone II / month |
|---|---|---|
| Unskilled (peon, helper, watchman, security guard) | ₹12,647 | ₹12,317 |
| Highly-skilled (manager, security officer) | ₹14,504 | ₹14,085 |
Rates effective 1 April to 30 September 2026.
What counts as Steel and Rolling Mills
The Steel and Rolling Mills scheduled employment covers establishments engaged in melting, casting, and re-rolling iron and steel into finished and semi-finished products such as ingots, billets, TMT bars, rods, angles, channels, and sheets. It includes both hot rolling and cold rolling operations along with the allied furnace, shearing, and finishing work carried out on the mill floor.
- Steel re-rolling mills producing bars, rods, and TMT sections
- Mini steel plants running induction or electric arc furnaces
- Ingot and billet casting units
- Structural and section rolling units for angles, channels, and joists
- Hot strip and cold rolling sheet or plate units
- Steel melting shops attached to rolling lines
- Wire drawing and finishing units linked to rolling mills
Typical roles and skill categories
- Furnace operator (induction, arc, or reheating furnace)
- Roller and roll setter
- Rolling mill helper or mill hand
- EOT and overhead crane operator
- Shearing and cutting machine operator
- Millwright fitter and roll turner
- Charge man or furnace charger
- Quality and metallurgical inspector
- Loader and material handler
In this employment, unskilled roles usually cover helpers, loaders, and material handlers, while semi-skilled roles include machine assistants and furnace chargers. Skilled roles typically map to rollers, furnace operators, crane operators, and fitters, and highly-skilled roles cover roll turners, roll setters, and metallurgical or quality inspectors who control the rolling process.
Who fixes this wage
Steel and Rolling Mills is a notified scheduled employment for which the Andhra Pradesh government fixes minimum wages by skill category, and in many cases by geographical zone or area class. The notified rates apply to every worker engaged in these establishments, whether on the direct payroll or supplied through a contractor.
How Andhra Pradesh sets minimum wages
Andhra Pradesh fixes its minimum wages through the Office of the Commissioner of Labour, dividing the state into two geographical zones and quoting each rate against a worker's designation. Rates are expressed only on a monthly basis and span two skill rows, and the current schedule applies for the half-year from 1 April to 30 September 2026. The wages are set by direct notification rather than adjusted through a variable dearness allowance.
Common questions
What is the current minimum wage for Steel and Rolling Mills in Andhra Pradesh?
In Andhra Pradesh, the minimum wage for Steel and Rolling Mills currently runs from about ₹12317 to ₹14504 per month, depending on skill category and zone, effective 1 April to 30 September 2026. The exact figure by category is in the table below. Confirm the exact rate for your worker's skill category and zone in the table above, and against the latest official notification.
Does the Steel and Rolling Mills minimum wage apply to contract and casual workers in the mill?
Yes. The wage notified for this employment in Andhra Pradesh applies to all workers engaged in the establishment, including those hired through a contractor and casual or badli hands, and the rate follows the skill category of the work actually performed rather than the mode of engagement.
How is the correct skill category decided for a rolling mill worker?
The category is decided by the nature of the job actually done. A helper feeding material is treated differently from a roller or furnace operator controlling the line, so employers should classify each worker by the operation they perform and pay the category notified for that work in Andhra Pradesh.
Are furnace and hot-rolling jobs treated differently from finishing or handling jobs?
The minimum wage is set by skill category rather than by a specific machine, but because furnace operation and roll setting demand more skill than loading or handling, those roles usually fall in the skilled or highly-skilled categories and therefore attract the higher rates notified in Andhra Pradesh.
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